The nurse is caring for a patient who is in renal failure. When reviewing the patient's laboratory values, what would the nurse expect to find?
A) Increased hematocrit
B) Increased white blood cell count
C) Increased platelet count
D) Decreased hemoglobin
D
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Erythropoietin is the only known factor that can regulate the rate of red blood cell production. When a patient develops renal failure and the production of erythropoietin drops, the production of red blood cells also falls and the patient becomes anemic. Options A, B, and C are not correct.
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A. Move the child to a laminar airflow room. B. Place the child on strict protective isolation. C. Use good hand hygiene measures consistently. D. Wear a mask when entering the child's room.
Which recommendation would be helpful to a client in reducing her symptoms of PMS?
a. Take prescribed estrogen supplements. b. Increase dietary intake of protein. c. Enroll in an aerobic exercise program. d. Limit complex carbohydrates and fats.
The nurse adds a nursing order to the care plan related to a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Nutrition: less than body requirement related to nausea and vomiting. The statement that is a nursing order is:
a. medicate with an antiemetic before each meal. b. offer crackers and iced drink before each meal. c. change diet to clear liquids. d. give nothing by mouth until nausea sub-sides.
A client who has constipation is prescribed a bisacodyl suppository. The nurse explains that bisacodyl does what?
a. Acts on smooth intestinal muscle to gently increase peristalsis b. Absorbs water into the intestines to increase bulk and peristalsis c. Lowers surface tension and increases water accumulation in the intestines d. Pulls hyperosmolar salts into the colon and increases water in the feces to increase bulk